Effective doc-patient communication needed : CM Dental college of JNIMS opened
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

Imphal, September 04 2017: Chief Minister N Biren Singh has said that effective doctor-patient communication is needed and doctors and nurses should console the relatives of the patients while treating the sick persons .

The Chief Minister said this while speaking at the inaugural function of Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Dental Sciences (JNIDS) at the Auditorium of JNIMS today .

N Biren Singh said that apart from the medications to treat the patients, positive words can go a long way in healing the sick people.

"Our doctors and paramedical staffs have great talents, skill and innovative ideas and are being respected across the country for their professional expertise," he added .

The Chief Minister further stated that at present, professional ethics should be upheld by the doctors and paramedical staff and collective work and coordination among them is very much needed to execute their responsibilities and duties .

Stating that human civilization is not only the product of infrastructural developments, N Biren Singh stressed the need to create and maintain a culture of discipline to achieve the path of greatness that can lead to a great human civilization .

He further encouraged the faculties and staff of both JNIMS and JNIDS to work hard so as to increase the reputation of the Institute.

Image building is also the need of the hour to attract students and patients from all over the country, he added .

Acknowledging the lack of manpower in JNIMS, the Chief Minister urged the officials and administrative staff of the institute to thoroughly discuss the situation and the present infrastructure requirements.

The requirement of staff and faculties of the Institute would be filled up soon, he added .

The Chief Minister said that Neurosurgery Department will function properly after the installation of proper machines and equipment in the institute .

He also urged the JNIMS administration to submit a blueprint for the upgradation and construction of JNIMS for proper functioning of the Institute.

A Detailed Project Report (DPR) is almost ready for setting up the Cancer Hospital in JNIMS, he added .

Mentioning that there is an importance of sustainability to achieve any goals, N Biren expressed that the new Government was formed to bring some positive change in the society and is fully committed to execute that has been promised before the elections for the progress and development of the State.

He said that the present Government would not keep silent on the discrepancies or misuse of public accounts and corruption in the State .

He assured that the new Government would not let down the wishes and aspirations of the people.

The Government is committed to help or uplift the poorest of the poor in the State, he added .

N Biren Singh appealed the people of the State to take a common pledge to do something good for the future generation.

The Government would warmly welcome the advice or suggestion from the people so that the new Government can deliver good governance to the people .

The Chief Minister said collective responsibility is needed for the betterment of society rather than blaming or criticising other's work.

He further mentioned that after the rainy season, the Government would give top priority to black-topping the existing roads and repairing of roads in the State .

Minister for Health and Family Welfare, L Jayantakumar said that despite the financial constraints and inconveniences faced by the Government, the Government is planning to increase manpower and other requirements for smooth functioning of the institute .

He further mentioned that professional ethics should be maintained by the doctors and paramedical staff in providing better health-care services .

On the recent FIR lodged against former Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh and five former bureaucrats of the State for alleged financial irregularities in the Manipur Development Society (MDS), the Minister said that the Government has taken such a step not for political vendetta or political revenge against any political parties or persons but to find out the responsible persons or authorities for the mismanagement, misappropriation and misuse of funds.

He said that everybody is answerable to the Rule of Law and no one is above the law in a democratic State .

On the occasion, the dignitaries also inaugurated the Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Unit in JNIMS .

Later, Chief Minister N Biren Singh alongwith L Jayantakumar Singh visited and enquired about the health condition of S Ringo, former journalist, who is undergoing treatment at JNIMS .

Parliamentary Secretary (Home) L Susindro Meitei, MLA S Subhaschandra Singh, Director JNIMS Dr Th Bhimo, Principal of JNIDS Dr M Angou, faculties and students of JNIMS attended the function.

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